Paid parking hits bird-singing clubs

HOOK

Paid parking hits bird-singing clubs.

FACTS

  • Kortrijk expanded resident parking zone — Brugsesteenweg now KOR 2 rate (Mon-Sat 8 am-8 pm)
  • Café owner: €2.60 coffee quickly becomes €3.60 with parking
  • Bird-singing club: up to €6 to park on Saturdays
  • Traders want first hour free

TAKEAWAY

Residents gain spaces, but local clubs and shops pay the price.

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